Eureka Springs Blues Weekend

Eureka Springs will be crawling with music fans during the popular four-day Eureka Springs Blues Weekend, which opens next Thursday and runs through June 6. For times go to www.eurekaspringsblues.com. Here’s what’s on tap.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds, best known for their top hits “Tuff Enuff,” “Wrap It Up” and “Powerful Stuff,” will play free shows at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs, Okla. The band

was founded in 1974 by singer Kim Wilson and guitarist Jimmie Vaughn. Vaughn left the band to record with his brother, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Wilson is still with the band, which now includes Jay Moeller on drums, Mike

Keller and Johnny Moeller on guitar and Randy Bermudes on bass. Opening on Friday night will be Scott Keaton and on Saturday night will be Tablerockers. Both opening shows begin at 7 p.m.

Gregg Allman

Downstream Casino near Joplin, Mo., is bringing in Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman for a show on Sunday night. Gregg and his brother Duane founded the Allman Brothers Band, one of the biggest Southern rock bands of all time.

The Allman Brothers were the darlings of ’70s rock. Gregg, who is best known for his vocals, wrote many of the bands’ signature hits, including “Midnight Rider,” “Whipping Post” and “Dreams.” In early ’70s, at the height of their fame, Duane and bassist Berry Oakley both died. Despite the loss, Gregg dedicated himself to keeping The Allman Brothers tradition alive.

He released his second gold album, “I’m No Angel” in 1987. He currently tours with his band Gregg Allman and Friends. The concert will be at the casino’s outdoor stage “The Venue.” Tickets are $15-$50 at Protix.com or by calling 918-919-6000. Show at 8 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Rock … Rocklahoma

Rocklahoma kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday at “Catch The Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, Okla., about an hour and a half from Fayetteville.

Three stages will feature 39 rockers including ZZ Top, Godsmack, Tesla, Three Days Grace, Cinderella, Chevelle, Buckcherry, Theory of a Deadman, Saliva, Saving Abel, and Fuel with Brett Scallions. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. Friday, and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The festival runs through the wee hours of Monday morning.

Established in 2007 as a classic rock festival, this year event organizers are adding a bigger mix of music, branching out to include classic, current and up-and-coming rock artists.

Retrospect Records and Axis Entertainment will be throwing the official Rocklahoma pre-party at 6 p.m. today. You must have a weekend ticket to attend the pre-party.

Full weekend tickets are $150 at the gate. VIP tickets are $350 at the gate. Single day tickets range from $40-$50 plus service fees. Camping is available.

The lineup is below. For more information, go to www.rocklahoma.com.

Today (Thursday)

Retrospect Records Rocklahoma Pre-Party

Gates open at 5 p.m. all performances are at The Retrospect Records Stage. Performing will be Bad Things, Hector Backwoods, Sam & The Stylees, Firstryke, Black Tora, Wildstreet, The Glitter Boys, Dressed to Kill